Data: Q2 FY2025 · Source: SSA Public Data

Forbes-Schmitt, Nicole S

CHARLESTON SC Stable

55.2%

-2.6% vs national avg

What this means for your case: This judge's 55.2% approval rate is somewhat below the national average of 57.8%. Thorough preparation and strong medical evidence will be especially important.

Total Decisions

346

Fully Favorable

167

48.3%

Partially Favorable

6.9%

Denials

155

44.8%

Total Dispositions

422

Dismissals

18.0%

Awards

191

Trend (3yr)

Stable

Decision Breakdown (FY2025)

Fully Fav

Partial

Denied

Fully Favorable: 48.3%Partially Favorable: 6.9%Denied: 44.8%

Approval Rate History

FY2010

58.5%460 dec

FY2011

54.5%369 dec

FY2012

54.3%403 dec

FY2013

53.0%440 dec

FY2014

50.5%426 dec

FY2015

58.5%431 dec

FY2017

54.4%316 dec

FY2018

50.1%333 dec

FY2019

49.8%410 dec

FY2020

49.1%348 dec

FY2020

61.5%13 dec

FY2021

55.9%313 dec

FY2022

57.6%236 dec

FY2023

52.8%231 dec

FY2024

61.5%283 dec

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